Samuel Eto'o slammed for "very bad message" as AFCON returns to site of tragic stampede
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o has been heavily criticised by Egypt 's manager for his incendiary remarks ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
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Egypt coach Queiroz hits out at Eto'o for calling Afcon semi-final 'war'
Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz hit out at Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o for sending a "very bad message" after likening Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between the sides to a "war".
Queiroz critica a Eto'o: "¿El fútbol es una guerra? No aprendió nada"
«Todo lo que se ha hecho hasta ahora tiene que cerrase el jueves. Con la mimsa mentalidad, preparaos, porque va a ser una guerra. Así es como deberíais jugar. Como si fuera una guerra». Con estas declaraciones en tono bélico quiso animar Samuel Eto'o, exjugador de Real Madrid, Barcelona y Mallorca entre otros y ahora presidente de la Federación Camerunesa de fútbol, a su selección para las semifinales que disputan este jueves a las 20:00 h contra la selección de Egipto.
Aboubakar and Toko-Ekambi hold key to Afcon success for Cameroon
Forget Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane, because the most prolific strikers at this Africa Cup of Nations are the two players leading the attack for the hosts as they face Egypt in the semi-finals on Thursday.
Xavi backtracks on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang comments after Barcelona transfer
Arsenal and Barcelona agreed a deal to take Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the Camp Nou on deadline day, despite a strong warning from manager Xavi Hernandez.
Xavi's Previous Comments About Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Are Incredibly Awkward To Read Nowadays
The 32-year-old should be a solid addition to the Blaugrana's squad, but Xavi himself has reservations judging by his comments a few years ago.
Thierry Henry Once Annoyed Pep Guardiola So Much, He Was Substituted After Scoring A Goal
The France international was shifted to the left wing under Guardiola, an unfamiliar position after spending his prime years as a striker with Arsenal.
